Active vs Citrus and Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Active takes 5 of 7 categories.
ActiveChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citrus and WoodChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active5/7
Citrus and Wood2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Citrus and Wood
- Community sentiment
- Citrus and Wood
- Longevity
- Active
- Sillage & projection
- Active
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Active
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Active
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePecksniff'sCitrus and WoodYardleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 76%Had 17%Want 7%
4.31/ 5 · 234 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerCitrus and WoodRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
41 votes
43%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
234 votes
Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityActive
SillageActive
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
lavender30%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
leather61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderWoody NotesVetiver
Base
MuskMossSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin
Base5-8 hrs
VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Citrus and Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall4
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night28
Category winnerActiveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,973
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#27,840
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerActiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotActive is a simple citrus aromatic that leans fresh, zesty and easy to wear. Reviews point to a grapefruit or mandarin-like opening, light woods underneath, and a clean musky finish that works best in warm weather. It suits daytime, casual wear, the gym, and low-pressure summer use. Value is one of its strongest point…
Reviews →Yardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Active or Citrus and Wood?
Active takes 5 of 7 categories. Active is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes. Choose Active for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Citrus and Wood?
Active lasts longest (Active 63/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Citrus and Wood?
Active projects furthest (Active 55/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Citrus and Wood smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Vetiver.
Is Active or Citrus and Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, Active is the stronger pick. For winter, Citrus and Wood is the stronger pick. Active suits daytime wear; Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Citrus and Wood?
Active has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Woody Notes and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Moss and Sandalwood. Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood.
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